8 Best German News Podcasts

1. Inside Europe

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The original European current affairs podcast from Germany's international broadcaster. Bringing you expert analysis and on-the ground reporting from the European capitals and beyond. Join host Kate Laycock and DW's network of seasoned correspondents for your weekly dose of euro-politics and culture. Published every Thursday.MORE Host Kate Laycock
Producer/Network DW
Email ****@dw.com
Location Germany
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 436Facebook 4.4MTwitter 925.3KInstagram 1.3M Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Megan's Megacan

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It's a German news podcast in English, because the German news is hard enough without it being all in German. Also involves canned cocktails. Not massive cans. Our Megacans will always be free, but if you feel like buying us a round, not only will we be ever-grateful - our supporters get a free cocktail in a can when we do a live show! Find us on Patreon too. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/megans-megacan/subscribeMORE Host Megan
Producer/Network Megan's Megacan
Email ****@hotmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 28Twitter 524 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Video Podcast YouTube
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3. News in Slow German (Intermediate)

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Learn German Online with our Interactive German Podcast for All Levels. Our comprehensive German course features weekly episodes with real German news, essential German grammar, and practical German expressions. The News in Slow German format is perfect for intermediate German learners. With shorter episodes also available for Beginner German students and in-depth content for Advanced German, too. It's like German radio at a pace you can understand!MORE Producer/Network Linguistica 360
Email ****@newsinslowgerman.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 367Facebook 3.7KTwitter 282 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

4. DW News Brief

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Up-to-the-minute news from around the world.
Producer/Network DW
Email ****@dw.com
Location Germany
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 106Facebook 4.4MTwitter 925.3KInstagram 1.3M Avg Length 2 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

5. Startup & Tech News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland by Startuprad.io™

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Startup & Tech News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, powered by Startuprad.io™, delivers fast, actionable English-language coverage of startup, innovation, and tech developments across the DACH region. Hosted by Joe Menninger, this show is your shortcut to understanding Europe's most dynamic innovation hubs — from Berlin to Vienna, Munich to Zurich. Each episode breaks down the most relevant startup funding rounds, policy shifts, and ecosystem trends — bringing you closer to the entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers shaping Central Europe's tech landscape...MORE Host Joe Menninger
Producer/Network Startuprad.io
Email ****@startuprad.io
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Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Decades From Home - A Podcast About Germany

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With over two decades of living in Germany between them, Nic and Dili, host a podcast about Germany filled with news, articles, and stories that show the many different sides to German life.
Hosts Nic Houghton, Dilini Algama
Producer/Network 40% German
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Germany
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 38 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Germany in Focus

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Germany in Focus is The Local's weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Germany as well as explore and explain the major issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what's coming up.In each episode presenter Rachel Loxton chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Germany's Rachel Stern, Imogen Goodman, James Jackson and Aaron Burnett. They are also frequently joined by other expert commentators.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Rachel Loxton, Rachel Stern, Imogen Goodman, James Jackson, Aaron Gasch Burnett
Producer/Network The Local Germany
Email ****@thelocal.com
Location Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 96Facebook 234.5KTwitter 40.6KInstagram 7.1K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. German News in English

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German news, read to you in English. This show includes commentary on news.
Producer/Network DEinENG Public
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact